baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2457407-A (GB)
Title: Decoding of serial concatenated codes using erasure patterns
Inventor: TOMLINSON MARTIN
IPC: H03M13/29
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A method of processing a received concatenated code codeword is disclosed, the concatenated code codeword comprising a plurality of inner code codewords and one or more outer code codewords, each inner code codeword comprising symbols, from each outer code codeword comprising one or more information symbols and one or more parity symbols, the parity symbols in eeach outer code codeword corresponding to the parity check equations of the outer code. The method comprises (i) decoding the received concatenated code codeword; (ii) erasing a subset of the received inner code codewords; and (iii) determining a replacement inner code codeword to replace each of the erased inner code codewords to provide a candidate concatenated code codeword. A preferred method further comprises (iv) erasing a further, different subset of the received inner code codewords; (v) determining further replacement inner code codewords to replace each of the thus erased inner code codewords to provide a further candidate concatenated code codeword; and (vi) determining the candidate concatenated code codeword having the highest correlation with the received vector of the decoded concatenated code codeword. A system for performing the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2462717-A (GB)
Title: Sliver Thickness Sensor Associated with Roll Housing
Inventor: MINTER FRANZ-JOSEF
IPC: D01G23/06
Filed: 2009-08-14
Abstract: A spinning room preparation machine has a pair of rolls 15a, 16a pressed against one another, one of which 15a rotates about an immovable axis and one of which 16a rotates about a movable axis, a non-contact spacing sensor 57 for measuring the spacing between the rolls being associated with the holding element 52, 53 of one of the holding elements, preferably the immovable roll 15a, the sensed or counterpart surface being associated with the other holding element. The holding element 52, 53 may be a rotary bearing which may be Aluminium (Al) and may be a spring loaded movable bearing. The sensor 57 may be an inductive proximity or displacement sensor, acoustic e.g. ultrasound sensor, a plunger coil and core, a laser sensor or an optical sensor using visible or infra-red (IR) light. The sensor may sense a surface of the other housing 53, or a counterpart element integrated in the other housing (figure 6). The machine may be a carding machine, draw frame, combing machine or flyer. The spacing sensor 57 may be separable from the housing. This allows simple replacement of parts and space to be saved.
Patent GB-2463171-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for braking a shaft of a microtome
Inventor: WALTER ROLAND
IPC: G01N1/06
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for braking or locking the shaft (6) of a microtome (1). The microtome (1) comprises a shaft (6), an actuating element (2), a motion mechanism (37) and a housing (38). The motion mechanism (37) moves an object to be cut in relation to a knife blade. The actuating element (2) can be manually actuated by a user, thus causing the shaft (6) to rotate. The motion mechanism (37) for carrying out the relative motion between the object and the knife blade is driven by means of the shaft (6). The invention also relates to a method for operating a device for braking a shaft (6) of a microtome (1). To enable the device to be used with a mechanically designed motion mechanism (37), said device according to the invention is characterised by an actuator and a braking unit (25). The braking unit (25) is rotationally fixed to the shaft (6). By using the actuator, the braking unit (25) can be automatically moved into a braking position in which the shaft (6) can be rotationally fixed to the housing (11).
Patent GB-2465892-A (GB)
Title: Electronic bottle tag with tapering strap to match bottle neck profile
Inventor: KOLTON CHESTER
IPC: B65D23/14
Filed: 2009-12-03
Abstract: A housing assembly 10 supports an electronic tag 16 to the extending neck 12 of a bottle 14. The housing assembly 10 includes a housing 22 for accommodating the electronic tag 16, e.g. a RFID tag or electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag. The housing 22 has an annular bearing surface for engagement with the extending neck 12 of the bottle 14. A strap 24 is coupled to the housing 22 about the bottle neck 12. The strap 24 has a bearing surface for engagement with the extending neck 12 where the bearing surface of the strap 24 is tapered to match the taper of the extending neck 12 of the bottle 14. The housing preferably consists of a cover (32) ultrasonically welded to a base (30). The housing 10 may have a pair of spaced apart recesses (30a,b), and the strap 24 a pair of latches 44a,b which engage in the recesses (30a,b), and prevent removal of the strap 24. The housing 10 surface may be arcuate or curved. The tapering strap 24 improves the security of the tag and prevents it being easily removed from the bottle 14.
Patent GB-957182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to implements for working material lying on the ground
IPC: A01D80/00
Filed: 1960-08-09
Abstract: The subject matter of this Specification is included in Specification 957,181 but the claims differ.  Specifications 957,183 and 957,184 also are referred to.
Patent GB-284110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to ailerons or the like
IPC: B64C3/54
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 284,110. Pearson, K. N. April 12, 1927. Controlling; planes and wings, construction of. -An aileron of the kind adapted to be turned on a vertical or inclined axis so as to induce a lift. ing effect in one extreme position and a depress. ing effect in the other is so shaped and mounted that when turned into its depressing position the gap between itself and the end of the wing is increased. The aileron is preferably eccentrically mounted and is cambered or streamlined on both surfaces. In the construction described each aileron D, is shaped in plan as shown in Fig. 2 with two equal major axes m at rightangles to one another, and is rotatable through 90‹ upon an axle B. As the sectional shape on each of the axes m is streamline upon one face and flat on the other face the aileron presents a cambered upper surface c and a flat lower surface f in the elevating position (shown in full lines in Fig. 5) and a flat upper surface and cambered lower surface in the depressing position (shown in dotted lines) the negative angle of incidence being greater in the latter position. The aileron is mounted askew upon a perpendicular axle or its axle is inclined to the perpendicular so that it exerts a varying downward or upward thrust according to its position. The axis B is supported by two horizontal radial arms G connected to the lower edge of the main plane and an inclined arm H extending to the top edge of theplane. It is rotated by a control cord K which passes over a pulley J on the axle, B. Preferably the ailerons are controlled independently.
Patent GB-827380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical apparatus which can be accumulator operated and is provided with charging means
IPC: H02M1/10
Filed: 1956-04-03
Abstract: 827,380. Charging and discharging batteries; systems depending on two or more sources. TELEFUNKEN G.m.b.H. April 3, 1956 [March 31, 1955], No. 10073/56. Class 38 (4). A circuit for supplying the filament current of a radio receiver, or the like from either mains or battery, also for charging the latter, comprises a transformer T, rectifier G, smoothing capacitor C, resistor Rs, primary cell P, a second resistor R and accumulator A connected to the filaments F of the apparatus. Resistor R is of such a value to maintain a difference in potential between P and A, to enable P to be regenerated during charging. Filaments F are connected to the accumulator by switch 2, which is linked to a second switch 1 such that they open and close together. Switch 1 shortcircuits the resistor R. To operate the apparatus, switch combination 1, 2 is closed. If an A.C. supply is available, this may be fed into the transformer T simultaneously. To recharge the accumulator, switches 1, 2 are opened and supply is connected to the transformer. A similar arrangement can be used to supply H.T. using batteries of cells and accumulators. In a modified arrangement an additional resistor is connected across the accumulator during charging, forming a potential divider with resistor R.
Patent GB-420780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric torches
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 420,780. Electric battery lamps. BATTERIEN-UND ELEMENTE-FABRIK SYSTEM ZEILER AKT.-GES., 20, Rungestrasse, Berlin. April 3, 1934, Nos. 10133 and 10134. Convention dates, March 31, 1933 and June 30, 1933. [Classes 39 (ii) and 75 (ii)] In an electric torch of the kind wherein two casing members are adjustable relatively to one another by the co-operation of inclined slots with radial pins engaging therein for the purpose of focusing, a bulb carrier 18, Figs. 1 and 4, screwed into the lower member or battery casing 11 is provided with three outwardly movable resilient tongues 220-222 carrying radial pins which engage in the inclined slots 240-242 in the upper casing member 12. In a modification the radial pins are provided on the upper member and engage within inclined slots in resilient tongues on a bulb carrier screwed on to the battery casing. The bulb carrier 18 is made of stamped sheet metal with a rim 21 and screw-threaded collar 19 from which the resilient tongues are pressed. Alternatively loops may be stamped up from the flat portion of the member 18 to receive feet bent at right-angles to the lower portions of separate vertical tongues. A reflector 15 with an end flange 16 bearing on the upper edge of the head 12 of the torch is maintained in position by a cover glass 14 and screw-threaded ring 13. To enable a bulb to be replaced without dismantling the reflector and cover glass, the bulb socket is made in the form of a separate bush inserted, together with the bulb, from the underside of the carrier member 18 when the latter is detached from the battery casing 11 by a rotary movement of the head 12, the hole in the inner portion of the reflector being made large enough for the bulb to pass therethrough. Figs. 9 and 11 show a modification wherein the inclined slots 184-186 are formed in the side of a cylindrical sheet metal pot which is secured to a screw-threaded collar 190 adapted to be mounted on the lower casing member 11. Radial pins 188 fixed in the upper casing member 12 project inwardly into the slots 184-186, the resiliency necessary to allow the engagement of the members being provided by a series of vertical slits in the wall of the metal cylinder to form sections 181 within which the slots are located. Means for ejecting a spent battery may be provided by a push-button 30, Fig. 1, of insulating material formed with a flange which retains it within an aperture in the bottom of the casing member 11. A conical compression spring 33 is provided to maintain the upper pole of the battery in contact with the centre contact of the bulb 26 and also to provide a current path between the bottom pole of the battery and a conductor which extends from a switch 37 down the inside of the casing to make contact with a clip 34 which holds the spring in position.
Patent GB-558896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to bristling filaments
IPC: D06M13/144
Filed: 1942-07-22
Abstract: 558,896. Dressing yarns &c. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd. July 22, 1942, No. 10225. Convention date, July 22, 1941. [Class 120 (iii)] [Also in Groups IV, V and XXIII] A filament of a synthetic polyamide is coated with a substance selected from the group comprising the straight-chain alcohols containing even numbers of carbon atoms between 12 and 18 inclusive. The straight-chain alcohol may be applied as a dispersion in water or other liquid vehicle, or the dry substance may be rubbed on the surface of the filament. As straight-chain alcohol substance there may be used "Lorol" (Registered Trade Mark), a mixture of straight-chain alcohols of even numbers of carbon atoms from 8 to 18, inclusive, with lauryl alcohol preponderating, or there may be used "C-18 alcohol", a mixture of alcohols of 16, 17, and predominantly 18 carbon atoms, derived from hydrogenated coconut oil esters. In an example a polyhexamethylene adipamide filament formed by extrusion and cold drawing is passed between felt covered pads, the surfaces of which carry a finely divided mixture of "C-18 alcohol" and "Lorol". The filament may be coated while in hank, bundle, or continuous strand form. Specifications 461,236, and 461,237, [both in Group IV], are referred to.
Patent GB-795672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to arc welding electrodes
Inventor: HINDSON ERIC
IPC: B23K35/04
Filed: 1955-04-07
Abstract: 795,672. Making electrodes; welding by fusion; soldering. BRITISH OXYGEN CO., Ltd. April 5, 1956 [April 7, 1955], No. 10255/55. Classes 83 (2) and 83 (4). In flux-coated continuous electrodes in which a core 1 is enclosed by wires 2, 5 crossing to form a mesh, the wires are secured together at all or the majority of the crossing points 10 by brazing. The inner wires 2 may be brazed to the core 1. The wires 2, 5 and if desired the core 1 are coated with copper and the assembled electrode is passed through a tubular furnace of the high-frequency induction type in a neutral or reducing atmosphere to effect brazing. Specification 584,299 is referred to.
Patent GB-1253694-A (GB)
Title: Hydro-pneumatic suspension for vehicles
IPC: B60G5/01
Filed: 1969-02-26
Abstract: 1,253,694. Inter-connected hydro-pneumatic suspensions. PAINTIN & NOTTINGHAM Ltd. 26 Feb., 1969 [6 March, 1968], No. 10354/69. Heading B7D. In a vehicle, e.g. a semi-trailer, with at least two rear axles, a plurality of single-acting hydraulic cylinders 14 support the vehicle relative to the axles 13, and communicate with a hollow cylinder 15 containing oil and gas under pressure. The axles are attached to the vehicle by radius arms comprising quarter-elliptic springs 17, and four wheels may be raised from the ground by pumping oil from a reservoir 20 into further single-acting cylinders 18 which may be structurally combined with cylinders 14 to form double-acting cylinders. The quantity of gas in the cylinder 15 may be varied to keep the vehicle height constant under differing loads. The wheels may alternatively be lifted by means of a winch.
Patent GB-222785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of electrodes from natural graphites
IPC: H05B31/16
Filed: 1924-04-28
Abstract: 222,785. Ridoni, E., and Soc. Talco Ú Grafiti val Chisone. April 28, 1924. Addition to 216,617, [Class 39 (i), Electric lamps, Arc &c.]. Extrusion machines. - In the manufacture of electrodes from natural graphites by extrusion through a die according to the parent Spacification, the bore of the die comprises one or more conical portions 6 alternating with one or more cylindrical portions 7. An adapter 10 may be fitted to the end of the die for use in the manufacture of small electrodes. A hot or cold liquid may be circulated through the space 5.
Patent GB-217697-A (GB)
Title: Dust catcher systems
IPC: B04C5/15
Filed: 1923-04-17
Abstract: 217,697. Marks, E. C. R., (Freyn, Brassert, & Co.). April 17, 1923. Dust-collectors; dust confining and expelling on generation.-A suction dust removal system comprises a hopper with an upper and a lower valve-controlled bottom to receive the dust deposited from the gases, the discharge of dust being facilitated by independently controlled pressure-equalizing means which establish communication between the interiors of the bottoms or between one interior and the atmosphere. Branch pipes 2 lead from the tops of the wind boxes of a sintering machine to pipes 4, 5 communicating with a vertical main 6 which is closed at the bottom by a dust-collecting device comprising a pair of hoppers 9, 13, Fig. 3, with valves 10, 14 independently operated. By opening one valve only, dust may be discharged without interrupting the operation of the machine. The gases are drawn off from the upper part cf the main 6 by a fan, and delivered to a second similar dust separator lined with brick and having a vertical uptake for escape of the cleansed gases, and an inverted cone to prevent dust from rising. Suction is thus created above the valve 10, and, in order to facilitate dust discharge, the pressures above and below this valve may be equalized by means of a valved pipe 17 joining the spaces within the two hoppers.
Patent GB-536000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to spinners for the hubs of airscrews
IPC: B64C11/14
Filed: 1940-06-18
Abstract: 536,000. Airscrew spinners. CONSTANT SPEED AIRSCREWS, Ltd., and MARSHALL, F. G. June 18, 1940, No. 10513. [Class 114] To minimize vibration rubber cushions 5, 8 are interposed between the rear of the spinner 2 provided with a returned end flange 6 and a complementary shaped rim of the back plate 3. Alternatively pegs on the rear end of the spinner take into holes in rubber pads carried by the back plate. Rubber cushions are also placed between the edges of the gaps provided in the spinner for the blades and the filling pieces for the gaps, and between the spinner and its front support, or between the latter and the hub. Specification 485,903 is referred to.
Patent GB-309732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in rotary drying cylinders
IPC: F26B13/18
Filed: 1928-04-10
Abstract: 309,732. Norton, J. B., and Lang Bridge, Ltd. April 10, 1928. Electric stoves.-A rotary cylinder 1 for drying yarns, fibres', or fabrics is heated internally by electric heating elements 11 mounted independently of the cylinder and closely adjacent thereto but not in contact therewith. The elements are connected in parallel and are removably mounted in channels 10 in a drum comprising inner and outer metal walls 7, 8 separated by heat insulating packing. The drum is carried by spiders 6 fixed to a stationary shaft 5. The cylinder 1 is mounted on the shaft by means of ball bearings 4 and doors are fitted in the end plates 2 to facilitate repairs. The drum 7, 8 may be mounted for rotation independently of the cylinder. Specification 309,291 is referred to.
Patent GB-558822-A (GB)
Title: Machine for stuffing soft dolls and similar soft toys
IPC: A63H9/00
Filed: 1942-07-28
Abstract: 558,822. Stuffing machines. GOTTLIEB, H. July 28, 1942, No. 10566. [Class 52 (iv)] A machine for stuffing dolls and other toys comprises a work bench or table 3 fitted with one or more upright plungers 1 reciprocated through the table top by cams or eccentrics 4 fast on a shaft 5 driven by belt and pulley from a motor. The plungers are moved against the action of springs 8 and pass through bushes 2 in the table top. The doll &c. is held over the plunger above the table.
Patent GB-105701-A (GB)
IPC: B23Q3/154
Abstract: 105,701. Humphreys, H. Sept. 1, 1916. Magnetic chucks and work-holders.- The working face of a circular magnetic chuck or work-holder. for use in planing, milling, grinding, &c. machines, is divided into three sectors in each of which is a series of poles each parallel to one radius of the sector. The sectors may be separated by radial T-slots as shown.
Patent GB-105733-A (GB)
IPC: A43B13/12
Abstract: 105,733. Jackson, W. Jan. 2, 1917. Soles; repairing. - To facilitate repairs to a rubber soled boot or shoe, the sole 1 is formed with a recess 2 in which is cemented a rubber tread 3, which may be formed with a flange to cover the edge of the sole. The boot &c. may have separate tread pieces for the sole and heel. The sole and tread may be made from the same kind of rubber, but preferably the sole is made from highly vulcanized or hard rubber, and the tread of softer rubber.
Patent GB-1019806-A (GB)
Title: Gripping device for bottles and the like
IPC: B65B21/20
Filed: 1963-03-18
Abstract: 1,019,806. Crating bottles. E. P. REMY & CIE. March 18, 1963 [March 20, 1962; March 8, 1963], No. 10582/63. Heading B8H. The rows 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, Fig. 2, of grippers 2a . . . 2d, in a gripper head for crating bottles, are moved apart by rotation of a cam 9 about a spindle 8. The cam 9 is linked to rows 7a, 7d by arms 11a, 11b and links 13a, 13b. The inner rows 7b, 7c are connected to rows 7a, 7d by links 16a, 16b which have slots 17a, 17b engaging pins 18a, 18b mounted on the rows 7b, 7c. Arms 12a, 12b abut fixed stops, as the head is moved, which rotate the cam 9. Alternatively movable stops may be used with a fixed head or the levers may be manually operated. In a second embodiment, Fig. 3, the bars 27... 30 which support grippers 25 are moved along supports 21, 22 by arms 36 . . . 39 pivoted to a cam 34 which is rotated about a pin 35 by any known means. Arms 48, 49 permit manual operation.
Patent GB-510150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the filteration of liquids
IPC: B01D33/073
Filed: 1939-04-05
Abstract: 510,150. Filters ; compound sheet materials. UNITED STATES RUBBER CO. April 5, 1939. No. 1.0626. Convention date, April 9, 1938. [Class 46] [Also in Group VIII] An endless belt 8, having a face ply of perforated rubber and a backing ply of porous fibrous material, is arranged adjacent to a rotary suction drum filter 3 to compress the cake formed thereon. A source 11 of liquid for washing the cake is arranged above the belt. The rubber ply may be of rubber sheet material, as described in Specification 419,015, [Group V], and the backing of woven or knitted fabric or of felted matting.
Patent GB-106572-A (GB)
IPC: A43C3/00
Abstract: 106,572. France, A. G. Sept. 6, 1916. Cleats. - A lacing-stud for boots, shoes, &c. comprises in combination an eyelet or rivet part d and a cleat member having an inclined head b. The shank c may be conical or inclined.
Patent GB-166360-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for supporting concrete floors in course of construction
IPC: E04G11/38
Filed: 1920-04-16
Abstract: 166,360. King, P. S. April 16, 1920. Moulding floors in situ.-A reinforced-concrete floor is cast on moulds A temporarily supported at the corners by posts B and by projections on the walls. The moulds have lugs F at thecorners to prevent movement sideways, and the edges are made with a groove E to form mouldings on the ceiling.